Competency Getting Results Description Pesponsrating acsounabiity fr accomplishing goals perfoming sucessfully ona consistent basis; showing initiative Pushing for results, Key Actions Assumes accountability —tolds sef-aecountabe for fulfilling commitments: is driven to achieve goals; demonstrates willingness 10 complete necessary tasks, «festses on prirites—concentaes efforts onthe most important priors: can navigate through challeng to get the job + Takes intiative—is energetic and set-reced; establishes a plan and acts accordingly « Hentifies and solves problems—is skilled at identifying problems; analyzes problems systematically; makes sound and timely decision, * Manages time and pressure—uses time effectively and efficiently: productively uses time and energy when under stess. Building Relationships and Trust Description Developing collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of The Post's goals: interacting with others in the ‘company in @ way that promotes confidence about personal intentions. Key Actions + Cultivates collaborative partnerships— proactively tries to build effective working relationships with other people: strives to have both areas’ needs met. + Shares informasion—initiaes and maintain a constant flow of information; solicits and shares feedback: shares though, felings, and rationale so that others understand personal positions. + Operates with integrin—demonstrates dependability and honesty: behaves ina consistent manner: tats people fl aives proper credit to others * Subordinates own area's goals—places higher priority on The Post's goals than on own area's goals: anticipates effects of lv area’s actions and decisions on pariners Competency Innovating Description Generating new solutions forthe atainment of The Post’ ‘issues; initiating consistent action once risks are assessed, goals: trying different ways to deal with work opportunities and Key Actions + Ensures relevance—develops solutions that address work opportunities and issues meaningful for The Post. + Creates new solutions—identties implicit assumptions: is not constrained by approaches of others; combines ideas in unique ways; draws upon diverse sources. + Secks partnerships—explores innovative ideas with others: collaborates with others to create integrated solutions. + Takes rsks—examines risks for numerous potential solutions before accepting any of them. + Initiates action—commits to action; cus it shor if not successl: is willing to accept consequences of failure. © Competency Quality Orientation © Description ‘Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small: showing concem for all aspects of he job; accurately checking processes and fasks; being atehful over a period of tim, Key Actions ; +Folosprocedres—secutely and arf ob exblhed proces for completing work asks. + Ensures hah-qualiyoutpur—viglaly watches over job prcestey, task, and work product to ensure redom romeee ee ec ernie emenmenmeenmme wees Y (Dieser sig trates ng Ssaere —) View Competeney Building Relationships and Trust Op a ees ° cme . cameo ose one “loess an aves reas ties curing coer arae aca $MTaty aN 64 anaes Gog tne aces a ect a ecars pososay eee bay peoWhen completing your competency examples consider using active verbs which give your application greater impact and make a stronger impression. Using the past tense also gives the sense that you have completed or achieved your goals. As an added bonus you will use fewer words. Don't use: | was responsible for organising a programme of speakers. Douse: | organised a programme of speakers. Here is a list of active verbs that you can use; ‘A - accomplish, achieve, adapt, administer, advise, analyse, apply, appoint, appraise, approve, assess, attain, arrange, assist B - broaden, budget, build C- calculate, capture, centralise, check, coach D- decrease, define, delegate, deliver, demonstrate, determine, develop, devise, diagnose, direct, distribute, document, drive E- ear, edit, fate, encourage, engineer, ensure, establish F - facilitate G- generate, guide‘COMPETENCY EXAMPLE: BUSINESS CHALLENGE MINISTERIAL IMPORTANCE ‘STRATEGIC RISKS ‘MY STRATEGIC THINKING WHAT WAS HARD ABOUT I ~ WHAT IDID ~ MY UNIQUE VALUE ADD OUTCOME AND IMPACT TO BUSINESS WHAT I LEARNT FROM IT